Building Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Building Substitute Teacher
- Elementary

Waterloo Community School District LINCOLN
- Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5337034
Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Building Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Administrative Support
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Human Resources and assigned building principal

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for creating an environment which enables each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher. A Building Substitute Teacher provides instruction, encourages a student’s progress and manages the learning environment.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

Certification

• Substitute Authorization, License, or other qualifying license with the Iowa BOEE

Experience

• Dependent on specific open position

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Technology Requirements
• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, basis promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, Informational systems specific to position)
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

• Implements existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
• Instructs students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction.
• Follows lesson plans as required by the assigned school.
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans.
• Addresses the various learning styles of the students accordingly.
• Facilitates the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establishes a positive learning environment and responds to the individual needs of students.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.
• Effectively assesses student performance and provides students with effective feedback.
• Remains present in the classroom and interacts with students when class is in session.
• Assists with supervision of hallways, playgrounds and parking lots, as requested between classes and before/after school.
• Discusses any serious problems that may occur while on duty with the building administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.
• For long-term assignments, you may be required to:
  • Develop appropriate lesson plans.
  • Create, administer and grade tests/assignments.
  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
  • Attend school related functions.
• Maintains the safety of students or follows basic safety practices
• Manages the classroom.
  • Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement and self-regulation for every student.
  • Establishes, communicates, models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
  • Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning.
  • Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
  • Maintains an environment conducive to learning for students of all abilities with sensitivity and responsibility to…